In golf, an iron's “offset” is the distance from where the hosel enters the clubhead, to the farthest point of the on the front of the clubface, measured in millimeters. A club with a greater offset will contact the ball later during your swing than a club with a smaller offset.

Why would you want to contact the ball later?

The point of impact, in relation to the timing of your swing, has much impact on where the ball will head from there. Some drivers, for example, are designed with an offset clubhead to reduce the likelihood of slicing the ball; the reason for slice being that the clubhead is not square at contact. If you have a tendency to slice, hitting the ball later in your swing means you will be given more time to square up as you follow through with your swing, and the ball will travel straighter as a result. Whether you are swinging an iron, a driver, or a fairway wood, your game will benefit from clubs that account for the natural tendencies of your golf swing.

Players with pure swings that are able to hit the ball square will benefit from using clubs with a lower offset. Pros and lower handicap golfers with years of experience tend to play irons with zero or low offsets. Blades (an iron type for advanced players) have zero offset throughout the set. They allow a highly skilled golfer the capability of creating very particular shots, like the ability to draw and fade. If you haven’t hit a club with zero offset, just know that it is a difficult task.

Here at Pinemeadow Golf, we cater to all skill levels, providing you a variety of iron options. We provide high-quality clubs with smart design, tailored to suit the needs of most every golfer. You will find most of our irons have a high offset.

If you are a player looking for clubs with a reduced or smaller offset, here is the set for you.

(Remember we recommend these clubs for experienced golfers who have been playing with a handicap under 12):

Oxygen Type R Irons: These irons are blade design. They are unforgiving, but respond well to nuance. Suited best for experience players looking for a smaller sweet spot but more control.

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